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Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
4 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
49 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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MEET SOLEIL!
This gorgeous gal is looking for love! She’s a super sweet, super playful pup who’s ready to wiggle her way into your heart. Soleil loves romping around the play yard with her dog friends almost as much as she loves snuggling with her human ones – and that means A LOT. She’s a gentle, affectionate pup but we should warn you, her wagging tail is likely to clear everything off your coffee table in one sweep. Soleil would love to join a new family for plenty of playtime and cuddles, and would love to meet you!
ENERGY LEVEL: Medium/high
- She’ll need plenty of exercise and mental enrichment every day.
DOGS: No known experience living with other dogs, but has done well with them in other settings
- We don’t know whether Soleil has ever lived with another dog.
- She did well with other dogs at the shelter in Georgia, and has made dog friends here at HSCC.
- Slow introductions to other dogs are always recommended. Keep in mind that just because a dog has done well with some or most other dogs, doesn’t mean they will like all dogs (just like people!).
CATS: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Soleil has any experience with cats or other small animals.
- If you’ve got small animals at home, consider ahead of time how best to introduce them and manage their interactions.
KIDS: No known experience
- We don’t know whether Soleil has any experience with kids.
- We have not seen any behaviors like resource guarding or handling sensitivity that would be concerning with children around.
- We recommend supervising interactions between kids and dogs to make sure everyone is behaving appropriately and staying safe.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Soleil is a super sweet, friendly pup who loves making new friends, but she can be a little nervous in new settings. Her new family should be prepared to help her build her confidence. But once she is comfortable, she’s a very wiggly, silly pup!
Training can help her both in gaining confidence and in managing her excitement and enthusiasm for life.
- Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer can be a great way to get started.
- Training is a great way to build a bond with your new pup, like learning a common language.
- We recommend positive reinforcement-based training – teach Soleil what you want her to do! We do not recommend e-collar or punishment-based training, as these methods often have long-term negative effects on dogs (physically as well as psychologically) and create behavioral problems.
- We are happy to provide guidance on training resources, methods, and finding a trainer.
She isn’t a puppy, but it’s still important for her to learn what is expected of her in her new home.
- Be consistent from day 1 – it’s much easier and less confusing for the dog to loosen the boundaries later than to implement new rules.
HOUSE TRAINED: Unknown
- We don’t know whether Soleil has ever been house trained.
- Keep in mind that a dog who is house trained in one home may still have accidents in a new environment.
CRATE TRAINED: Unknown
- We don’t know whether she has ever been crate trained.
- If you’re interested in using a crate with Soleil, be prepared to start from scratch, take it slow, and make the crate a comfortable safe space for her.
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